Patent applications that do not require substantive examination include utility model and design patents. Its application adopts a formal examination system, also known as a registration system. Article 40 of the Patent Law: If no reason for rejection of a utility model or design patent application is found after preliminary examination, the patent administration department of the State Council shall make a decision to grant a utility model patent or design patent and issue a corresponding patent certificate, and at the same time be registered and announced. Utility model patent rights and design patent rights take effect from the date of announcement.